Ford CEO Jim Farley Chooses Xiaomi Over Ford: 6 Months with China’s 10,000+ Monthly Sold SU7 EV

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Chooses Xiaomi Over Ford: 6 Months with China’s 10,000+ Monthly Sold SU7 EV

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